College wrestling phenom turned Bellator mixed martial art combatant Joey Davis is 2-0 in his first two professional fights — a decision and a devastating first-round knockout.
After completing a stellar college wrestling career at Notre Dame College, where he amassed a stunning record of 133-0 and was a four-time NCAA Division II national champion, Davis, understandably has huge goals for himself in MMA.
Davis, a.k.a. “Black Ice”, who grew up in Compton, told MMAJunkie, “I want to be the next big thing. I want to be the next big star. I’m going to be the champion. What’s going to happen after I’m the champion, I don’t know, but I’m going to be the champion.”
Politeness belies Davis’ ferocity in the cage. At 175 pounds, he has defeated his first two opponents — Keith Cutrone by decision, and Justin Roswell by a devastating first-round knockout in Bellator 182 at Turning Stone Resort Casino, in Verona, N.Y.
Davis is clearly aware of his abilities in the cage.
“There’s no way I can be beaten if I put my mind to it,” he said. “Fighting is a very tough sport. But I know if I put all my abilities to the test, and I know I’m in the best shape I can be, I am very hard to deal with. Very tough.”